be greedy
Example Sentences
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It was Warren Buffett who said one should be greedy when others are fearful.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 12, 2026
“We simply attempt to be fearful when others are greedy and to be greedy only when others are fearful.”
From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026
Would it be greedy to request Kino Lorber return to the vault yet again?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026
Former West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite believes the tourists must be "greedy" after a fine day of batting on day two of the second Test against England at Trent Bridge.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2024
"Not too many, I wouldn't want to be greedy."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
